Trainee Train Assistant Req4479 at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Assist the Train Driver in the safe and efficient driving/handling of all different types of trains/locomotives consists (airbrake, vacuum, high speed, heavy haul and  passengers) to ensure that the customers freight/cargo reaches its destination in  good condition, on time, in order to enable the organisation to satisfy the customer needs 

Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and/ or Physical Science

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months
• Physical hearing, vision, mental, fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related safety behavioural risk assessments)
• The operator shall not allow employees younger than 21 years of age to undertake Train driver or train control duties (SANS 3000, par 6.2.6.8)

THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM TRAINEE PRE – REQUISITE:

• The candidate should be a minimum of 1.6m tall.
• Psychomotor ability (to be assessed through Vienna Testing System (VTS standards)
• Ability to carry heavy objects.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

• Be prepared to successfully undergo Train Assistant duties (theoretical and practical) so as to be certified to work independently as a Train Assistant
• Be willing, prepared and capable to obtain a Train Assistant duties certificate (theoretical and practical) successfully and be certified to work independently as Train Assistant

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Be prepared to undergo periodic medical surveillance and safety behavioural risk assessments during the selection process and every 12 months.
• Physical, hearing, vision, and mental fitness (to be verified through medical tests and related Safety Behavioural Risk Assessment)